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Peruvian Apprentice Rider Arrives at Monmouth

Posted Saturday, Sep 8, 2012

Better late than never. Juan
Eugenio Enriquez, an 18-year-old apprentice jockey, finally received the
necessary immigration clearance to leave his native Peru
and arrived at Monmouth Park on Saturday morning to begin riding in the United States.

Agent Bruce Golub, who will handle
the book for Enriquez, originally planned to have the apprentice here for the
start of the meet this past May. Enriquez, the fourth leading rider at
Hippodromo de Monterrico in Peru
this meet, flew into New York
on Friday evening and was being introduced by Golub on the backside early this
morning.

Enriquez, who does not yet speak
any English, said that he is excited to be here after such a long wait and is
raring to get started.

Golub is experienced in launching
the American careers of Peruvian riders. He represented Alan Garcia, now one of
the top riders in North America, when he was
17, and also booked mounts for Alfredo V. Clemente, who was fifth leading rider
at Monmouth in 2006.

Along with Garcia, Edgar Prado,
Jorge Chavez and Rafael Bejarano are among the most successful jockeys who have
made the switch from Peru to
the United States.